A PLAN TO KEEP CARBON IN CHECK
- Oil, coal, and natural gas industries dig/pump 7 billion tons of carbon per year
- An essential substitute for coal is efficient electricity
- The use of nuclear energy raises a lot of questions regarding its safety
- The world will still need coal - powered power plants, which is why carbon capturing plants need to be set up
- An essential substitute for coal is efficient electricity
- The use of nuclear energy raises a lot of questions regarding its safety
- The world will still need coal - powered power plants, which is why carbon capturing plants need to be set up
Carbon is one of the most common GHG's that is emitted into the atmosphere. The majority of it comes from oil, natural gas, and coal industries. In order to reduce these emissions, efficient electricity should be used. Another energy alternative is nuclear power. This raises a lot of controversy, because it has the potential to leak some form of hazardous waste that could infect surrounding citizens. In the end, the world will still need coal-powered power plants. To keep the carbon emissions from them, carbon capturing plants need to take their place.
The issue revolving around carbon emissions is a serious one. I do like that there are method to reduce the amount emitted without completely quitting coal power plants cold turkey. However, I have always opposed the use of nuclear energy, the consequences of a mishap are far too grave. As the world advances, I look forward to the different methods of recycling the waste produced from human activities in efficient ways.